The Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs with a thrilling 78-76 victory over the Connecticut Sun, highlighted by Napheesa Collier's 25 points and a decisive 3-pointer from Bridget Carleton with 3.4 seconds remaining. Minnesota (30-9) will face the seventh-seeded Phoenix Mercury in the first round, while Connecticut (27-12) is positioned to secure the No. 3 seed if they win their final regular-season game against the Chicago Sky. The game was tightly contested, with Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner contributing crucial plays for the Sun, but ultimately falling short due to a late turnover. Collier's standout performance continues her exceptional season, reinforcing her status as a key player for the Lynx. The New York Liberty have already clinched the top seed in the playoffs.